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GS550 with 650 Block Project

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msdosp1mp said:
I've already got a 4 in 1 pipe thats going to be used, but what are my options as far as individual filters? I'd really like to run the APE 005-121 as a first preference due to price, but the K&N RC-2344 seems to also be a good size. No EMGO for me :) What did you have to go through with the carburetor jetting? Dynojet?

http://gszone.biz/carbs.html APE

http://www.clemmonstrading.com/servlet/the-33381/K&N-RC-dsh-2344-(4)-2-dsh-1-fdsh-8/Detail K&N

More questions soon to follow I'm sure

Thanks everyone,
William
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Is the pipe for a 550 or 650? They have slightly different header pipe ID's.

Also, I went with stock airbox with drop in k&n. No problems and holds an idle well. I jetted mine by doing plug chops and running to local bike shop to buy jets.
 
The pipe is for the 550, but I plan on using the 650 gaskets. Might be a bit loose eh?
 
The ball is rolling, I should have the rest of the top end by next week, thanks to duaneage. Thank you lots! For now, I've just been cleaning up the bike, as its alot easier to do with most of the engine taken apart. Stay tuned for more updates.
 
Ok, the parts that i've ordered have come in the mail. I'm going to start the grinding process on the crankcase later today I think. What brand of gaskets(head and base) are going to offer me the best reliability and leak resistance?

Thanks,
William
 
msdosp1mp said:
Ok, the parts that i've ordered have come in the mail. I'm going to start the grinding process on the crankcase later today I think. What brand of gaskets(head and base) are going to offer me the best reliability and leak resistance?

Thanks,
William
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I think most people will tell you OEM. I put Athena gaskets on mine (upside being price), which some have had problems with, but none for me so far.
 
I've got an extra 650 head and pistons if you're interested e-mail me at hotmail
 
TwistedRoads said:
I've got an extra 650 head and pistons if you're interested e-mail me at hotmail
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Thanks for the kind offer, but those have already been acquired. But that does bring something else up, I need a nice clean rack o' carbs. Anyone have a bargain?

Thanks,
William
 
Ok, so its been awhile since i've posted any updates on this. I'm looking to fix the cylinder head up a little bit and was wondering if the 550 valve springs are the same as the 650? Webcamshafts sells a set of better quality springs for the 550. Also, which GS's share the same head nuts? The APE set looks nicer than the pitted chrome pieces. Otherwise, I am going to finish this and have a faster 550, hopefully :P
 
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